I have a low tech tank with the following:
I have had it for about 3 months now, made sure its properly cycled using a fishless cycle
I didn't add fish until 2 months after. Maybe that was a bit long, but hey.
All my plants are dying and I am getting huge algae as seen on the glass
Plants:
Could anyone think of any reason why this is failing?
Could it be the substrate? (I know Amazon Swords are heavy root feeders). Maybe I need root tabs?
Could it be me adding the fishes too late? (so fish waste cant feed the plants)
Is there something wrong with my lights?
What if I used soil as a bottom layer?
- Tetra Complete Substrate: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MPYG0K8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- NICREW Super Bright LED Light: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01HI42LKC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
- 150L tank
- Very nice filter which irrigates the surface
I have had it for about 3 months now, made sure its properly cycled using a fishless cycle
I didn't add fish until 2 months after. Maybe that was a bit long, but hey.
All my plants are dying and I am getting huge algae as seen on the glass
Plants:
- Java Fern
- Amazon Swords: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AMAZON-S...hash=item3d7159409a:m:maiV2Cp93SPX1qcRrQyxuSg
- Elodea
- Staurogyne repens
Could anyone think of any reason why this is failing?
Could it be the substrate? (I know Amazon Swords are heavy root feeders). Maybe I need root tabs?
Could it be me adding the fishes too late? (so fish waste cant feed the plants)
Is there something wrong with my lights?
What if I used soil as a bottom layer?